Amazon: eBooks Outsold Physical Books on Christmas Day
Posted by Jesse Ward on Monday, January 4, 2010 · 
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Amazon announced that its Kindle eBook Reader hit two large milestones this past holiday season. It became the most gifted item in the retailer’s history. Also of note, on Christmas Day for the first time Kindle books outsold physical books.
But what’s missing from the party is any substantive, qualitative sales data on the number of units sold. Despite media requests for the info, Amazon is holding back on the stats.
In case you are interested, the other top-selling electronic items on Amazon were the 8 GB iTouch and the Garmin nuvi260W. In regards to wireless devices, the honor goes to Nokia’s unlocked 5800 XpressMusic, Plantronic’s 510 Bluetooth headset, and AT&T’s edition of the BlackBerry Bold 9700.
Engadget has more on the Kindle and top-selling holiday items.
Ars Technica has a preview of new eReaders.
The New York Times has Apple iSlate rumors.
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